Tag Archives: People
Restorative Justice program celebrates more than two decades in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - For more than 20 years a program has helped criminals reconcile with what they've done in a meaningful way. The Restorative Justice program run by the Nanaimo branch of the John Howard Socie...
Mar 12, 2020 The John Howard Society's Restorative Justice program helps avert many cases from taking up valuable time and resources at the Nanaimo Court House. (file photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
First presumptive case of COVID-19 confirmed on Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Vancouver Island has its first case of COVID-19. Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, made the announcement at a press briefing on Wednesday afternoon. A man in his 60's was travelli...
Mar 11, 2020 Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announcing Vancouver Island has it's first presumptive case of COVID-19. (CBC)
'We turned the wrong tap:' human error blamed for Ladysmith boil water advisory
LADYSMITH - Human error is the primary cause behind a four-day boil water advisory in Ladysmith and the surrounding area last week.The town, Diamond Improvement District and Stz'uminus First Nation we...
Mar 11, 2020 Water from Holland Lake was accidentally used through human error, leading to a four day boil water advisory for Ladysmith and surround areas. (Town of Ladysmith)
Nanaimo city council takes forward steps towards plastic bag ban
NANAIMO - It appears to be only a matter of time before shoppers in Nanaimo won't have the option to carry their goods away in plastic bags.Nanaimo councillors unanimously endorsed on Monday a motion ...
Mar 10, 2020 A ban on plastic bags is widely supported by Nanaimo councillors, who voted in favour of reworking existing bylaws and forwarding it to senior government for approval. (File photo/The Canadian Press)
Illness to Campbell River players delays VIJHL playoff series with Oceanside
NANAIMO - The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) has taken the precautionary measure of postponing the start of its North Division final playoff series due to health concerns.The Oceanside ...
Mar 10, 2020 A minimal amount of players hit the ice in Campbell River for practice on Monday, Mar. 9. Many of the Storm players are under self isolation for flu-like symptoms. (Mark Berry/Campbell River Storm)
Nanaimo RCMP warn about rise of door-to-door fraudsters
NANAIMO - Local police are asking people to be wary of fake door-to-door sales people and trades workers.Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O'Brien said four complaints already lodged to police this month involve...
Mar 10, 2020 Nanaimo RCMP say reports of unlicensed scammers door-knocking to provide a range of services increases this time of year (Chris Young/The Canadian Press)
VIDEO: Burned out husk of Amrikko's building finally demolished
NANAIMO - An eyesore in a beautiful Nanaimo neighbourhood is no more. Crews spent the weekend demolishing the old Amrikko's by the Sea building on Wingrove St. at Departure Bay Rd. The building sat va...
Mar 10, 2020 All that remains of the Amrikkos building is a pile of rubble, which is expected to be completely removed in coming days. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Clippers weekly wrap Mar. 3-5
NANAIMO - The Clippers four year drought of playoff series wins is over.The Island Division's number one seed downed the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in four straight games to advance to the division final...
Mar 09, 2020 With two narrow one goal victories on the road the Clippers finished a four game sweep of Alberni Valley in the opening round of the BCHL playoffs. (Gary Dorland)
Province announces first COVID-19 death in Canada, no cases on Vancouver Island
VICTORIA - The first fatality of COVID-19 in Canada has been announced.A man living in a Lynn Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver passed away Sunday night from complications related to the coronavir...
Mar 09, 2020 Dr. Bonnie Henry announced more cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia, including the country's first death on Monday, Mar. 9. (CBC)
Bungy jumpers strip away clothes, stigma of mental health struggles
NANAIMO - Clothes, modesty and stigma were among the things shed at a long-standing fundraiser over the weekend south of Nanaimo.The 14th annual Naked Bungy for MHRP (Mental Health Recovery Partners) ...
Mar 09, 2020 Around 88 jumpers took the 150 foot plunge without their clothes at Wildplay, south of Nanaimo. (MHRP)